Afterward, Spielberg headed backstage, where he found Lucas with Coppola—and their individual recollections years later of their first encounter is reflective of both of their personalities and narrative styles. Spielberg remembered the moment warmly and vividly. “George was a really friendly guy,” according to Spielberg. “[He said], ‘Hey, how are you?’ and we shook hands and became friends from that moment on. The friendship actually began with a handshake.”
